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Hi there, KZ owners. Today, on your 2017 KZ Connect trailer, we're gonna be taking a look at and showing you how to install Curt's weight distribution system. Your weight distribution system is gonna help prevent sway on your trailer, as well as take some of the weight that's on the back axle on your truck and distribute it up to the front axle. This is gonna smooth out your ride, restore loss of… see more >
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You really need to get the spring bar hangers where they were designed to be on the frame for the spring bars to operate like they are supposed to. I suspect the issue you are having where it seems like they aren't able to provide enough spring…
view full answer...I may not be totally understanding you, but the ball height to use on a weight distribution system like the Curt #C17501 is going to be the height that allows the trailer to sit as level as possible.
view full answer...To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind…
view full answer...Curt has weight distribution shanks you can use with the #C17501 that fit the 2-1/2 inch hitch size like the part #C17131 which can do up to a 2 inch drop or part #C17132 which can provide up to 8 inches of drop but we do not offer the Curt kits with…
view full answer...The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…
view full answer...The tongue weight range of the Curt Weight Distribution system part #C17422 that you referenced is 1,000-1,500 lbs. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and…
view full answer...Though the Curt Friction Sway Control #17200 will help prevent sway, it is not my personal preference. This is due to them needing to be disconnected when reversing, require drilling to install, and will make quite a bit of noise. Something like the…
view full answer...To be able to backup your trailer while the Curt Weight Distribution System with Sway Control, Trunnion Bar #C17422 is installed on the Yukon XL and the trailer, you will want to disengage the friction sway control bar. The sway control bar is the…
view full answer...That is not normal wear for the L-Brackets on your Blue 2-Point #BLU75FR to be that worn. It looks like you have too much angle in the head, so I recommend trying to tilt the L-brackets a little to try and get the bar less on just that one edge, and…
view full answer...With weight distribution systems like the Curt part #C17422 you can backup as long as you mainly are going straight back. If you find yourself in any jackknife situations you would need to disconnect the bars and the sway control unit. A good rule of…
view full answer...The most important part of selecting the correct weight distribution system is finding one rated for your tongue weight loaded and unloaded. With your travel trailer having a hitch weight of 1,075lbs I recommend the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight…
view full answer...Per the instructions(linked below) for the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution #BLU27FR you should have at least one open hole on your L-Brackets #BLU42QR. It sounds like your hitch head may be pitched to far down or you have an underslung coupler.…
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